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Emma Powell

Jenny of Oldstones lyrics and how to listen: Plus what it could mean for Game of Thrones ending

Game of Thrones fans were treated to the full version of Jenny’s Song as Podrick Payne sang it fireside in the latest episode – and it could foreshadow the finale.

George R.R. Martin’s song from A Song of Ice and Fire hadn’t been sung on the show up until now, but played out over shots of couples on what could be their final night together ahead of the upcoming Battle of Winterfell. Florence + the Machine also performed the song over the episode’s closing credits.

“Jenny” refers to Jenny of Oldstones, the wife of Duncan Targaryen or ‘Prince of Dragonflies’ who married Jenny against his father King Aegon V’s will, and as a result gave up his right to the Iron Throne which was taken by his brother Prince Aerys II Targaryen, who was later known as Mad King Aerys. Duncan was originally betrothed to the daughter of Lord Lyonel Baratheon.

Jenny was friends with a woods witch, who prophesied that the Prince That Was Promised (Azor Ahai) would be born from the Mad King and his sister Princess Rhaella – Daenerys Targaryen’s parents and Jon Snow’s grandparents. Snow’s parents are Lyana and Rhaegar Targaryen.

Podrick’s singing came moments after Jon told Daenerys he is Aegon Tararyen, the true heir to the Iron Throne, so could the song be foreshadowing how Jon will give it up for Daenerys who has always wanted to rule Westeros?

The lyrics also reference ‘dancing with ghosts’, and with the song playing out over shots of Sam Tarly and Gilly, Theon Greyjoy and Sansa Stark, and Arya Stark and Gendry among others, is it a sign of the mass deaths to come?

Game of Thrones - Season 8 Episode 2 Preview HBO

Jenny's Song - lyrics in full:

High in the halls of the kings who are gone

Jenny would dance with her ghosts.

The ones she had lost and the ones she had found

And the ones who had loved her the most.

The ones who’d been gone for so very long

She couldn’t remember their names

They spun her around on the damp cold stone

Spun away all her sorrow and pain

And she never wanted to leave

Never wanted to leave.

Never wanted to leave.

Never wanted to leave.

Never wanted to leave.

Never wanted to leave.

Game of Thrones is on Sky Atlantic, tonight at 9pm. It is also available on NOW TV.

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